By Chris Chikelue
The Ministry of Health, Anambra State on February 25, celebrated one of its staff members, Mr. Charles Igwe who is retiring from the service on the attainment of 60 years.
Declaring the celebration open, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Pharm (Dr.) Obiageli Uchebo commended the retiree for the ambience of friendliness that pervaded his working attitude with his colleagues and for the well coordinated synergy with other Departments.
The well attended celebration and convergence took place in the ministry’s conference hall, Awka.
Some Directors and Heads of Departments of the ministry praised Mr. Igwe, describing him a worker who has given his best to the development of the ministry.
The Head, Admin Department, Barr. Ekene Ilozumba said that the retiree left a clean health bill in the service records and never was lukewarm in the despatch of duties delegated to him.
The Director, Planning, Statistics and Research, Dr. Johnpaul Onyekinaso described Mr. Igwe as a good fellow who never gave a dull moment at the despatch of his duty. He advised other staff members especially the younger ones to imbibe his working attitude.
Other staff members and colleagues also gave lofty remarks on the person and working attitude of Mr. Igwe.
The retiree on his own thanked the ministry for its cooperation and understanding to join in the celebration. He advised other members to put in more zeal to better the working condition of the ministry.
He also told the gathering to try as much as they can to stick up with a side hussle so as to help raise a second fund generation for themselves which will in turn help them stay out of corrupt practices at their place of work.
Chris is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
